Action Comics , #524 Direct

Published: October 1981

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Story Featuring Superman

"You've been masquerading as Clark Kent long enough, Superman!"

Credits
Story Notes

Todd Klein lettering credit from http://kleinletters.com/1981Covers.html. Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.

If I Can't Be Clark Kent... Nobody Can!

Story Featuring Superman

"Where... am I...?"

Storyline

A clone of Superman that was created by Lex Luthor tries to take the place of Clark Kent.

Catastrophe By Calculation!

Story Featuring The Atom , Story Featuring Air Wave

"Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?"

Storyline

The Atom seeks Air Wave's assistance to stop the Calculator.

Credits
Story Notes

Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Letter Column Featuring Superman in Action

"Once again, the pressures of inflation have brought us to the point where we had to raise our price..."

Credits
Story Notes

Letters from Tim Wahowske, Leona Cantin, Pat Bain, Domenic Romano, and Todd McFarlane.

Lights... Camera... Crime!

Story Featuring Batman , Ad Featuring Hostess Cup Cakes

Credits

"Can't find DC Comics on the west coast?"

Story Notes

Bottom ad from the inside front cover.

Ad Featuring Grit Newspaper

"We are looking for a few good boys and girls..."

Story Notes

Top ad from the inside front cover.

Ad Featuring Tyco Toys and Models

"Drive the fastest cars in the world, Magnum 440"

Story Notes

Back cover.

Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash
Story Notes

On the inside back cover.

Write Right Now!
Roll Up in Your Very Own Life Savers Roll, and Dream of All Your Favorite Life Savers Flavors!

Ad Featuring Life Savers

Story Notes

An advertisement for Life Saver logo premiums, including a flashlight, sleeping bag, and knapsack.

1981: A Time to Start Caring for the Disabled

"Life isn't always fair... but you can make it better!"

Story Notes

PSA from the United Nations featuring Superman.

Asteroids Missile Command Video Pinball plus...

Ad Featuring Atari Video Games and Systems

"Nothing can save you from... Atari."

Story Notes

Ad for home video games from Atari.

Bubble Yum's Got the Number Yum Taste.

Ad Featuring Bubble Yum

Story Notes

Ad for bubble gum.